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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.11, 246.27 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.11, 246.27 and 77.44 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.11 : 246.27 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.11/246.27 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.11x = 246.27 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.11x = 19,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072.32/164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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